In our attempts to make the most of summer, we've been spending a lot of time outside and in the pool/splash pad/wading pool, but nothing can compare to the waves and the sand of our Puerto Rico vacation. Then a friend recently told us about a few beaches in Nashville. I was a little hesitant about it - I mean, after Puerto Rico, a Nashville beach just sounded extra lame - but, after some research we decided to give it a whirl.
And so, on one of Justin's off Wednesdays, we headed to J. Percy Priest Lake in Hermitage and hung out at the Cook Day Use area. We were pleasantly surprised by how nice it was - and it was only a quick half hour drive from home!
It was perfect to just "get away" for a few hours, especially since the park was practically deserted, thanks to it being a partly cloudy weekday. The children (i.e. Lissie) loved swimming in the water, and Xavier surprisingly enjoyed the beach and even managed to wade in the water himself for a bit. There were a few nature trails to check out and a couple of playgrounds that didn't seem like they got much use. We grilled some turkey burgers and enjoyed a lovely picnic overlooking the lake before heading home just in time for an afternoon snooze!
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| Actually playing in the sand this time! |
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| Mommy-Son selfie on the beach |
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| Daddy and Daughter checking out the water |
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| Learning how to make a Sand City |
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| Lissie admiring her Sand City, complete with a church, a library, an airport, a lake, and Lola's house |
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| Just a couple of kids admiring the view |
You can bet we'll be back again soon!
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